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Human Remains Discovered Near Highway 70 Prompt Investigation in Plumas County

Monday, February 24

On February 23, 2025, local dirt bike riders located what appeared to be human remains in a difficult-to-access area south of Highway 70 and west of Clio State Route 40A. Due to the challenging terrain, personnel from Plumas County Search and Rescue (SAR) and... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Seeks Public Input on Grant Proposal

Sunday, February 23

The Plumas National Forest is looking for your input. The Forest is submitting a grant proposal to the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR), and they want the community’s thoughts before they move forward. To gather feedback, the Forest will host a community meeting... Read More.

Longtime Trustee Dave Keller Stays On as Plumas School Board Seeks Successor

Friday, February 21

Dave Keller, a longstanding trustee of the Plumas Unified School District (PUSD), will remain in his position temporarily after no candidates filed to run for his seat in the upcoming November 5, 2024, election. According to election regulations, if no one steps forward, the... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Pile Burning Expands Near Canyon Dam and Lake Almanor

Monday, February 17

This week, pile burning operations are ongoing in the Plumas National Forest in Plumas County. Firefighters have successfully completed treatments on three separate 1-acre units at locations including the Mount Hough Ranger District office, Oakland Camp, and Greenville Campground. They have also completed ignitions... Read More.

Plumas County Officials Urgently Seek to Save Key Federal Funding for Schools and Roads

Monday, February 17

Plumas County is facing a potential financial crisis as federal funding through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act remains uncertain. Approximately $3.4 million, crucial for local schools and roads, hangs in the balance after Congress failed to reauthorize the act during last-minute... Read More.

Plumas County Supervisors Address Property Assessment Concerns Amid Public Outcry

Friday, February 14

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors is taking steps to address concerns over significant increases in property assessments by the county's assessor's office. In a meeting on February 11, the board directed Interim County Counsel Josh Brechtel to review state laws regarding property value... Read More.

Plumas County Office of Emergency Services Regarding Sandbags

Friday, February 14

Sandbags - Community members are calling in to see if the County can provide sandbags. At this time, Plumas County Public Works maintains supplies of sand and bags which are intended for public infrastructure protection. Only under special circumstances may these supplies be accessed to... Read More.

Timber Industry Remains Economic Pillar in Plumas County

Thursday, February 13

Plumas County's timber industry, a longstanding economic cornerstone since the early 20th century, continues to thrive with major players like Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and Collins Pine Company leading the charge. Situated in Chester, Collins Pine Company and SPI's Quincy sawmill are among the... Read More.

Plumas National Forest Begins Pile Burning Operations Near Quincy and Meadow Valley

Tuesday, February 11

Update - Providing an update on pile burning by firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District today. Attached for reference are photos of pile burning conducted today. Firefighters successfully completed treatment on all three of the 1-acres units located at the Mount Hough... Read More.

Caltrans Begins Tree Work for Highway 89 Rehabilitation Project in Plumas County

Monday, February 10

Caltrans is beginning preliminary tree work this week for the Almanor West Rehabilitation Project along Highway 89, in Plumas County. The project is located near Canyon dam from just north of the Lake Almanor Spillway to Highway 36. Additional construction activities may occur, pending... Read More.

Stories tagged with: plumas

Human Remains Discovered Near Highway 70 Prompt Investigation in Plumas County

Plumas National Forest Seeks Public Input on Grant Proposal

Longtime Trustee Dave Keller Stays On as Plumas School Board Seeks Successor

Plumas National Forest Pile Burning Expands Near Canyon Dam and Lake Almanor

Plumas County Officials Urgently Seek to Save Key Federal Funding for Schools and Roads

Plumas County Supervisors Address Property Assessment Concerns Amid Public Outcry

Plumas County Office of Emergency Services Regarding Sandbags

Timber Industry Remains Economic Pillar in Plumas County

Plumas National Forest Begins Pile Burning Operations Near Quincy and Meadow Valley

Caltrans Begins Tree Work for Highway 89 Rehabilitation Project in Plumas County

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